Orchard

from Seven Stories by Jo Robbins

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lyrics: Jo Robbins
bridge: "Wild Mountain Thyme" (traditional).

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Oh, it is time; the summer was immense
But the stars are all looking from the east to the west
Oh, will you come with me? Will you come?
Your mouth is orchard-sticky, my hair is all askew
I think the wind’s remembering what the trees always knew
Will you come with me? Oh will you come?

Down in the orchard the leaves are leaking from the trees
September’s lying down; October’s sinking to her knees
Will you come to taste the night fruit
And take breaths full of stars
Will you come with me – will you come?

Oh, step in time; the sky she has no rest
First the sunset scorches down then the stars all undress
Will you come with me? Will you come?
My scarf is tangled round my throat; the leaves are falling fast
Hold October in your fist; oh pray let it last
Will you come with me? Oh will you come?

Down in the orchard the leaves are leaking from the trees
September’s lying down; October’s sinking to her knees
Will you come to bury yesterday
In a gown of red and gold
Will you come with me – will you come?

Oh the autumn-time is coming
And the leaves are gently falling
Where the wild mountain thyme
Grows among the blooming heather
Will you go, lassie, go?
And we’ll all go together
To pick wild mountain thyme
All among the blooming heather

Down in the orchard the leaves are leaking from the trees
September’s lying down; October’s sinking to her knees
Will you come to drink the vintage
And light a fire in the earth
Will you come with me – will you come?

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from Seven Stories, released May 20, 2010

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jo robbins lives in cincinnati and plays sad queer music but also whaling songs sometimes.

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